Thu, Dec 18, 2003 - Page 1 News List

Medical researcher contracts SARS

UNWELCOME COMEBACK A researcher at the Institute of Preventive Medicine tested positive for the virus after handling lab equipment without wearing protective gear

By Joy Su  /  STAFF REPORTER

The CDC has notified the World Health Organization and all APEC members of the SARS case.

"Judging from how the Singaporean case in September was handled by the international community, travel advisories against visiting Taiwan probably will not be issued by other nations because transmission was confined to a research laboratory," Chen said.

This is the second case of research-related infection worldwide since this past summer's outbreak was brought under control. Singapore had reported a similar case on Sept. 9.

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